Traveling through the second dimension, the joy system encourages me to laugh heartily!

But he quickly regained his composure, calmly picked up his wine glass, and gently clinked it against Luo Li's.

"Okay, cheers."

With a crisp "ding," the two of them downed the sweet and sour wine in their glasses.

After finishing her drink, Luo Li wiped her mouth with the back of her hand, feeling lighter and more agile.

Looking at the man in front of her who always had a smile on his face and was not at all pretentious, she vaguely thought to herself: Xueyi's wealthy boyfriend... is actually very easy to get along with! He doesn't have the arrogance and distance that I imagined a wealthy man would have.

At that moment, she unconsciously recalled the rich kids she had met in college who always exuded a sense of superiority in their words and actions.

Comparing the two, she came to a conclusion: perhaps the truly wealthy are like Chen Ming, who return to simplicity, remain unassuming, and treat others with peace and naturalness.

This realization further increased her positive feelings towards Chen Ming.

Because she is independent and strong-willed by nature, she can't stand people who are arrogant, haughty, or who only talk big but don't take any real action.

Chen Ming not only provided substantial and significant help to her during her most difficult time, supporting her in realizing that distant dream, but he was also so approachable and easy to get along with, which naturally won her deep favor.

Once feelings of affection develop, people often unconsciously apply a filter to the other person—the virtues she admires in Chen Ming are magnified without her noticing, while flaws such as being a "womanizer" in the eyes of the world are quietly downplayed and ignored.

Therefore, Luo Li, who rarely drinks and is well aware of her own safety, felt more relaxed than ever before in front of Chen Ming and Han Xueyi. In high spirits, with her best friend Han Xueyi present, she completely let down her guard against the opposite sex.

Amidst the clinking of glasses, she showed no intention of stopping, completely immersed in the joy of the long-awaited reunion and the excitement of her dream taking flight.

After several bottles of fruit wine, Chen Ming saw that Luo Li was already drunk and unsteady on her feet, so he decided to call it a day and signaled to the waiter that it was time to settle the bill.

"No...no!!"

Luo Li loudly refused, waving her arms and speaking indistinctly to Chen Ming, her tone a mix of resentment and endearing naiveté:

"Don't...don't underestimate me! I'm not drunk...I'm perfectly sober! I can still drink...If you don't believe me..."

Her eyes darted around, as if she'd come up with a brilliant way to prove it, and she suddenly became excited. "I... I can dance for you! Yes! Dance! Xueyi! Come on! Play some music! Don't we used to dance together all the time? Let's dance together and show Mr. Chen... prove we're not drunk and can still drink..."

As she spoke, she pulled Han Xueyi, whose cheeks were also flushed and eyes were glazed, and insisted that the two of them dance together for Chen Ming to prove that she was indeed "not drunk".

Little did she know that this childish and absurd behavior, which she would never do when sober, was precisely the irrefutable proof that she was drunk.

However, for Chen Ming, who was enjoying himself, how could he refuse to watch two girls with very different styles, yet equally beautiful and charming, dance gracefully in front of him? It was simply an unexpected delight.

Although Han Xueyi was also drunk, her submissiveness and desire to please Chen Ming seemed to have become instinctive. Upon hearing the suggestion and seeing that Chen Ming did not object but instead looked at her with interest, she stood up with a dizzy smile.

Soon, soothing music filled the private room. To the melodious tune, Han Xueyi and Luo Li, two best friends who hadn't danced together for years, began to stretch their bodies and dance gracefully in front of him.

Despite being seven or eight parts drunk, their steps were somewhat unsteady, and their movements were not as precise as when they were sober, but the rhythm of their bodies was still there.

Han Xueyi's dance moves are graceful and elegant, like a willow swaying in the wind, and every smile and frown is full of alluring charm.

Luo Li's dance, on the other hand, carries a touch of exoticism and youthful vitality, with more graceful and expansive movements.

The intoxication seemed to veil their dance in a hazy mist, making it less contrived and more spontaneous and natural. Even the occasional slight stumbles caused by unsteady steps appeared exceptionally real and endearing. They coordinated with each other, sometimes exchanging smiles, as if they had returned to their carefree teenage years of practicing dance together.

In Chen Ming's eyes, at this moment, they were no longer the obedient and sensible canaries, nor the stubborn entrepreneurial women, but two charming little devils who had temporarily cast aside all constraints and were freely releasing their charm in music and alcohol.

The private room was instantly filled with a cheerful atmosphere...

Chapter 311: From this day forward, I will abstain from alcohol!

[Ding! Luo Li's favorability +5, current favorability 55!]

The system notification sounded softly in Chen Ming's mind.

Clearly, under the influence of alcohol, this beautiful woman let go of her inhibitions and danced with abandon, expressing her inner joy through her body language. This exhilarating experience subtly increased her favorability.

Then, as the alcohol clouded their thinking, their dance moves became more spontaneous. Han Xueyi and Luo Li, who had initially danced in perfect harmony, gradually began to dance separately, as if they had entered a state of unconscious "competition."

Han Xueyi's dance became increasingly alluring and seductive, her eyes sparkling with a flirtatious intent towards Chen Ming; while Luo Li, leveraging her mixed-race heritage, moved with an exotic charm...

Although both were slightly drunk, they seemed to be competing with each other, each wanting to show their best and most touching side to Chen Ming.

This subtle atmosphere is somewhat like vying for attention in front of a sweetheart. They may not even be consciously aware of it, but their bodily instincts are reacting honestly.

This erotic scene greatly aroused Chen Ming, who sat in the main seat. He seemed like an ancient king enjoying a song and dance performance, laughing and raising his voice:

"Great! Well done! Keep the music playing, keep dancing!"

His words seemed to inject new energy into this impromptu dance.

A moment later, Han Xueyi, who was dancing seductively to the music, leaned forward with alluring eyes.

She reached out her slender hand and pulled Chen Ming up from his chair. Then, right in front of him, almost touching him, she began a more provocative dance.

Han Xueyi's supple waist swayed like a water snake, her slender arms sometimes brushing against his chest, sometimes resting on his shoulders, her body making subtle, ambiguous contact with him. Her fiery eyes were fixed on him, her red lips slightly parted, her breath sweet as orchids, exuding the utmost allure.

Meanwhile, Luo Li, whose blood circulation had accelerated after dancing and whose drunkenness was surging even more intensely, also staggered over, feeling dizzy and unsteady.

She seemed unwilling to let Chen Ming be "monopolized" by Han Xueyi, and although she was a little clumsy, she tried her best to show off her graceful figure and dance moves...

Chen Ming was instantly surrounded by two stunningly beautiful drunken women with contrasting styles. He found the scene incredibly alluring and his heart began to flutter.

However, just as he was engrossed in the moment, he suddenly noticed that Luo Li on his right, due to her deep intoxication, stumbled during her dance and slumped softly towards the ground.

Although Chen Ming had also drunk alcohol, his special physique was far superior to that of ordinary people, and he remained absolutely sober and agile at this moment.

Seeing this, he almost reflexively reached out his arm and precisely grabbed Luo Li's slender waist, using his arm to firmly support her delicate body that was about to tip over, thus preventing the beauty from falling to the ground.

However, at this moment, their posture inevitably appeared somewhat ambiguous.

To ease the slightly awkward atmosphere, Chen Ming deliberately spoke in a teasing tone, looking down at Luo Li who was practically clinging to him:

"Luo Li, still stubbornly insisting you're not drunk? Look at you, you can't even stand up straight. If I hadn't been supporting you, you would have fallen."

Chen Ming wasn't drunk, so his tone was very clear.

In contrast, Luo Li, whom he held in his arms, was in a much worse state. She barely managed to stand with Chen Ming's help, but she seemed to have lost all her bones, lying limply on his broad chest.

Hearing his teasing, Luo Li wasn't embarrassed at all; instead, she let out a silly, adorable laugh.

"Hehehe... Nonsense... I, I'm not drunk... I'm perfectly sober... Let's, let's keep drinking... dancing... and then drinking again..."

Her voice was slurred, clearly indicating she was even more intoxicated than before she danced.

It seems that her dancing just now had completely brought on the effects of the alcohol, and she was now deeply intoxicated. Her head was slumped on Chen Ming's shoulder, and she could barely keep her eyes open, only mumbling incoherently...

Despite being surrounded by beautiful women, Chen Ming did not take advantage of the situation.

Although he had feelings for Luo Li, he also had his own principles and bottom line.

So he turned and beckoned, giving the order:

"Wanqing, come and help Luo Li, she's quite drunk."

Xie Wanqing and Hua Qianhui were not offered a toast by Luo Li; they each only drank one cup politely, so they remained sober at the moment.

Upon hearing Chen Ming's greeting, Xie Wanqing immediately got up and walked over, taking the almost unconscious Luo Li from Chen Ming's hands.

Meanwhile, Hua Qianhui had already helped Han Xueyi, who was equally intoxicated and still dancing, to her feet. She looked at Chen Ming and offered a prudent suggestion:

"Honey, I suggest we just get a room at a hotel nearby and stay there for the night. We've both been drinking, so we definitely can't drive..."

Chen Ming nodded and accepted Hua Qianhui's suggestion: "Okay, you two help them up and come with me to find a hotel nearby."

He was somewhat relieved that Xie Wanqing and Hua Qianhui were there.

If Chen Ming were alone, carrying two stunningly beautiful women who were completely drunk to a hotel room, the receptionist would probably call the police if they saw the scene.

Although Chen Ming wasn't afraid, he hated trouble.

Now, with two equally young and beautiful girls supporting their drunken companion, it looks like best friends taking care of each other, which seems much more normal and reasonable, and won't cause any unnecessary misunderstandings.

The group of five quickly left the restaurant and went to the nearest five-star hotel.

The lobby was brightly lit and luxuriously decorated.

Considering that Luo Li was so drunk that she was completely unconscious, Chen Ming was really worried about letting her stay in a room alone. If something happened to her at night, such as vomit blocking her airway, the consequences would be unimaginable.

So he simply booked a presidential suite so that everyone could stay together and take care of each other.

Guided by the waiter, they entered a luxurious suite.

Chen Ming settled Luo Li on the comfortable bed in the second bedroom, helped her take off her shoes, and covered her with a blanket.

He did indeed have feelings for Luo Li, but he had his own principles and disdained to take advantage of someone in distress. Moreover, he knew very well that if he really did something to the drunk Luo Li tonight, the goodwill he had worked so hard to build up would not only plummet instantly, but it would also be difficult to repair or improve it in the future.

After settling Luo Li in, Chen Ming led Han Xueyi, Xie Wanqing, and Hua Qianhui into the more spacious master bedroom.

Next comes the usual charging activity time.

For the girls in the harem, it's common for them to recharge together, and they've long since developed a tacit understanding with each other.

Therefore, Xie Wanqing and Hua Qianhui cooperated very naturally.

Han Xueyi, already drunk, became even more enthusiastic and bolder than usual under the influence of alcohol, and acted unusually proactively.

In a daze, Han Xueyi felt as if she were riding a magnificent white horse, galloping with Chen Ming across the turbulent source of the Yangtze River, over towering snow-capped mountains, across the deep blue Mariana Trench, flying over the magnificent East African Rift Valley, and leaping over the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, the roof of Africa...

This wondrous journey made Han Xueyi feel as if she had traveled around the whole world in a dream, filled with excitement and romance.

"Giddy up! Giddy up! Giddy up..."

She murmured unconsciously in a daze.

Finally, the wild dream subsided, and she seemed to return to the familiar Ling'an City, riding the carousel with Chen Ming on their date at the amusement park. The carousel slowly rotated and undulated, emitting melodious music, surrounded by colorful lights, filled with warmth and childlike fun…

However, just as Han Xueyi was halfway through her ride on the carousel, immersed in a warm dream, Luo Li suddenly opened the door and walked in.

In fact, when Luo Li groggily got up in the second bedroom and groped her way out of the room towards the bathroom, Chen Ming, whose perception was far beyond that of ordinary people, had already noticed her movements.

He listened intently and heard the sound of flushing water coming from the bathroom. He concluded that she was just going to the toilet, so he didn't pay much attention and continued to focus on the charging activity in front of him.

Little did anyone know, this beauty seemed to be too drunk, and being unfamiliar with the new environment, she didn't go back to her own bedroom after using the toilet.

Guided by a vague sense of direction, she wandered into the subtly noisy master bedroom as if sleepwalking...

Chen Ming was at a crucial moment of recharging, so he planned to wake her up and tell her to go back to her own bedroom to sleep and stop causing trouble.

However, before he could take any action, he saw Luo Li suddenly fall down on the empty space at the edge of the bed, ready to fall asleep.

Perhaps because she wasn't covered by a blanket and felt a bit cold, Luo Li, in her sleep, moved closer to Chen Ming like a kitten seeking a warmer sleeping position.

With this movement, she instantly closed the already short distance between herself and Chen Ming.

?

Chen Ming's movements froze, and he felt a surge of heat rushing to his head.

Isn't this bullying the honest person?

He had already suppressed the urge to take advantage of her and settled Luo Li in the second bedroom, so what was the meaning of her coming over and giving him away for free?

What's even more outrageous is that, as if deliberately provoking him, Luo Li casually swung her arm and naturally hugged him.

?

This sudden contact felt like a faint electric current coursing through Chen Ming's body.

He was already in a state of recharging, with his senses amplified to the extreme. Being hugged by Luo Li at this moment was like pouring hot oil on a raging fire.

Chen Ming was neither a virtuous man like Liu Xiahui who could remain unmoved by a woman's advances, nor a saint who could restrain himself without limit.

With such beauty before him, especially since the other party "actively" approached him, it would be truly strange if he didn't react at all.

Chen Ming turned around and hugged the beautiful woman who had "walked right into his trap" tightly.

His arm went under her neck, and his other hand encircled her slender waist. Even through her clothes, he could feel the amazing softness and delicate texture of her skin.

"Hmm~"

Perhaps she had encountered something wonderful in her dream, for a slightly silly yet satisfied smile slowly appeared on Luo Li's delicate mixed-race face.

Looking at the beauty in his arms so closely, so charming and alluring, even with Chen Ming's strong will, it would be difficult to maintain a clear mind and absolute self-control.

Driven by a primal urge, he lowered his head and gently pressed his lips to Luo Li's glossy red lips.

Chen Ming originally only intended to take it easy and "punish" the little vixen who had been teasing him, but the taste was like the sweetest poison; once you tasted it, you couldn't stop.

"Hmm~"

Perhaps because the kiss lasted too long, Luo Li, in her drunken dream, felt a little short of breath. She frowned, and one of her small hands unconsciously rose up and pressed against Chen Ming's chest, trying to push away the source of her "suffocation".

Fortunately, Chen Ming still retained a shred of decency.

Although the beauty herself moved closer to him in a daze and to some extent "triggered" all of this, he did not do anything more outrageous, he just hugged and kissed her.